Neighbors concerned over proposed Madison development

Neely's Bend neighbors anxious to tell the Metro Government their thoughts on an controversial development project will have to wait until next month.

Developer Ragan Smith is planning to transform the 33-acre property that used to be the Odom's Tennessee Pride Sausage Factory into retail and housing.

The Metro Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for Thursday afternoon where neighbors could voice their concerns. At the meeting, the commission decided to hold off on discussion until August 10.

The project could bring 218 more housing units to the area, and neighbors are split.

"I just think its a raw deal for everybody concerned," said Don Schwab, whose back yard backs into the property.